by thomwatson

One thing that I think is important to remember for helping to keep your refrigerator clean is to always put things you are thawing on a plate or in a bowl.

Yes, I know — sometimes space in a refrigerator can be a precious commodity, and adding in a plate or bowl takes up more room. But, it is really worth it!

I had one time that I was thawing a roast in the refrigerator and am SO thankful I had it sitting in a bowl because the bowl ended up with blood/juices all in the bottom — the package had leaked while thawing.

Eeewwwww!

If I had just had that sitting on a refrigerator shelf, not only would it have been a huge mess to clean up, it would have been seriously unsanitary!

So, lose a little space in your refrigerator with a bowl or plate, or maybe even a small bin specifically for throwing in things that you are thawing (if you thaw things often).  You’ll save yourself the future headache (and potential health risk) of having a horrible leak!

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